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The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

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The Idolmaker

"He's got the look... He's got the talent... He's got the Idolmaker... He's got it all!"

1980

1h 57m

5.6(23 votes)

Drama

Romance

Music

Overview

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ray Sharkey

Ray Sharkey

Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Caesare

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Gino Pilato

Paul Land

Tommy Dee

JoJo D'Amore

Harmon

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick

Ellen Fields

Olympia Dukakis

Olympia Dukakis

Mrs. Vacarri

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Ryan

Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh

Brenda Roberts

John Aprea

John Aprea

Mario Vacarri

Creative team

Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Written by: Edward di Lorenzo

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